108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper a defiant act of willpower

a defiant act of willpower and magic

Finally I decided that it was not worth saving and opted instead for the faceless cosmic Grandmother of no specific time or place

"Eye of the Beholder" 30x40 acrylic on canvas

cut down to size and then sanded and finished with black enamel paint

Framed and ready to hang

108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper a defiant act of willpowerThese traditional 108 prayer beads, known commonly as a mala, are used for the practice of japa, the act of repeating a mantra 108 times in prayer. They are handmade lovingly, using the traditional mala knot known as brahmagranti. Each mala comes with a protective bag to store it in to protect its energy when not in use. Gems used: African jade, lepidocrocite, amazonite and oolite jasper. Cord and tassel material: cotton